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Spring Ablutions at the Orchid Pavilion

Wang Wenzhi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a mountain range in the background. A waterfall cascades down the center of the mountains. In the foreground, there are trees and a body of water. On the left side of the painting, there is a cluster of thin trees. A small building with a tiled roof is situated on the right side of the painting. The entire scene is rendered in shades of brown and black ink on a beige background. Chinese calligraphy is visible in the top-left corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 528 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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